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The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, seeks to hire a sociocultural anthropologist of Palestine. The appointment will be made at the assistant or associate professor rank. A Ph.D. in Anthropology or related discipline must be completed by the first day of courses (September 2025).

We seek a scholar with a cutting-edge, ethnographically-grounded research agenda whose work addresses key topics in Palestine Studies. This hire would complement existing departmental theoretical and methodological strengths as well as work collaboratively with scholars doing research and teaching on the Middle East across the College of Letters and Science.

The proposed start date is July 1, 2025. Teaching duties will be four courses per academic year (quarter system) at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate level. The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Anthropology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus environment that supports equality and diversity.

Applicants should submit: (1) a Curriculum Vitae; (2) a Statement of Research and Teaching (“job letter”), addressed to the “Sociocultural Anthropology Search Committee”; (3) copies of no more than three scholarly writings, e.g., journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters; (4) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is required); (5) and the names and emails of three references.
Applications must be submitted online to:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06996

The position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, applications should be complete by March 5, 2025.

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